A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9179466 Details
Epoch: 431 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 100869263 epoch_slot_no: 40463 block_no: 9179289 slot_leader_id: 6865008 size: 48643 time: 2023-08-19 08:59:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94df10f6ddca6748234eca2db3eca58ef9b5a4572ffa235e7e8f91c0402d836dBlock Operator
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